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The Strong Gods: Grimdark Sword & Sorcery

The Strong Gods: Grimdark Sword & Sorcery

by elfshanx

AdventureFantasyGrimdarkHigh FantasyMale Lead
Shadow rank ~#3155 in Adventure↑2

New chapters Mon-Wed-Fri! In the brutal Kingdom of Night, elite fighting men called Thorns train with blood magic and blade to protect their lords. Souls bound until death, they exist only to serve. But not always willingly. Izakiel, former crown prince, has the birthright torn from his hands and is sentenced to serve his younger brother, the newly named heir to the throne. Araam, piratical raider and son of the seas, watches his people slaughtered by the Kingdom of Night. Taken alive, he is enslaved to protect the very royal family he’s sworn vengeance against. A nameless brat—thief, liar, imp of the streets—is given the choice between the noose and a new life. The decision isn't a hard one, and becoming a thorn might even pay out in the long run. But the brat has a dark secret that jeopardizes everything the young rogue seeks to protect. United by fate, the dethroned prince, savage pirate, and thief will band together to fight the evil tyrant who enslaved them. Kingdoms will break. Armies will fall. Oceans of blood will flow. No one escapes the thorns unscathed. (Book 4 currently posting. Books 1-3 + Prequel currently on Amazon by my author name eden Hudson.) Warning: This is a grimdark epic fantasy. It contains scenes that may be disturbing to some viewers. Also, it isn't litrpg or progression, just straight fantasy. If that's your thing, enjoy!

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1Prologue: Blessing of the Strong Gods0----
2Chapter 1: In the High Places & Low Streets0----
3Chapter 2: How to Lose a Crown0----
4Chapter 3: Raedrs0----
5Chapter 4: Haelbringr0----
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7Chapter 6: Close-Rats0----
8The Strong Gods Book 2 Announcement0----
9Chapter 77: Not Quite Dead [book 2 begins here]0----
10Chapter 78: Flexible Loyalties0----
11Chapter 79: Nest of Vipers0----
12Chapter 80: Raze It0----
13Chapter 78.5: Watered With Blood0----
14The Strong Gods Book 3 Announcement0----
15Chapter 147: Ruled by The Moon [book 3 starts here]0----
16Chapter 148: You Can Never Go Home Again0----
17- Book 4 Coming Soon Announcement -0----
18[An Annoying Restructuring Notice]0----
19Chapter 194: Prologue [Book 4 Starts Here]0----
20Chapter 195: You Can Never Go Home Again0----
21Chapter 196: Tying Up Loose Ends0----
22Chapter 197: Unwanted, but Not Unmotivated0----
23Chapter 198: Abomination0----
24Chapter 199: Unexpected Visitor0----
25Chapter 200: Dangers of the Ghost Planes0----
26Chapter 201: The Blood Witch & The Fake Dyre*0----
27Chapter 202: Inquisitor's Day Out0----
28Chapter 203: A World Away0----
29Chapter 204: The Lover Thorn vs. The Ice Princess*0----
30Chapter 205: The Price of a Wagging Tongue*0----
31Chapter 206: A Jungle Full of Death*0----
32Chapter 207: Battle of the Eketra-Blessed*0----
33Chapter 208: Run-Up to Rebellion0----
34Chapter 209: Opening Volley0----
35Chapter 210: Unforgiveable Hesitation0----
36Chapter 210: Storm Trial0----
37Chapter 211: Eye of the Godsquall0----
38Chapter 212: Unleash the Fury0----
39Chapter 213: Ambush*0----
40Chapter 214: The Black Anchorage0----
41Chapter 215: War Council0----
42Chapter 216: Changing Tides0----
43Chapter 217: War Chief0----
44Chapter 218: Song of War—----
45Chapter 219: Meeting in the Poisoner's Garden—----
46Chapter 220: The Chance to Die Standing—----
47Chapter 221: New Mad Queen—----
48Chapter 222: The Zealot & the Hammer—----
49Chapter 223: Death and the Chalice—----
50Chapter 224: Warning from a Dead Love—----
51Chapter 225: The Witless Lord & the Bloodthirsty Thurast—----
52Chapter 226: Two Together—----
53Chapter 227: Final Favor for a Brother—----
54Chapter 228: Unforeseen Threat—----
55Chapter 229: Rain of Consequences—----
56Chapter 230: War is Hell—----
57Chapter 231: The Khinet Reborn—----
58Chapter 232: Mosquito Sickness—----
59Chapter 194: - Prologue [Book 4 Starts Here] 1 month ago0----
60Chapter 195: You Can Never Go Home Again 1 month ago0----
61Chapter 196: Unwanted, but Not Unmotivated 1 month ago0----
62Chapter 197: Pariah 30 days ago0----
63Chapter 198: A World Away 28 days ago0----
64Chapter 199: Inquisitor's Outing 25 days ago0----
65Chapter 200: Unexpected Meetings 23 days ago0----
66Chapter 201: Dangers of the Ghost Planes 21 days ago0----
67Chapter 202: The Blood Witch & The Fake Dyre 19 days ago0----
68Chapter 203: The Price of a Wagging Tongue 16 days ago0----
69Chapter 204: Run-Up to Rebellion 14 days ago0----
70Chapter 205: Opening Volley 12 days ago0----
71Chapter 206: At the Center of the Battle 9 days ago0----
72Chapter 207: Storm Trial 7 days ago0----
73Chapter 208: Eye of the Godsquall 5 days ago0----
74Chapter 209: Unleash the Fury 2 days ago0----